You can access
information about scholarships at the U of A and ASU here:
U of A -
http://www.financialaid.arizona.edu
ASU -
http://scholarships.asu.edu
Seniors applying for scholarships and financial aid should plan
to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) in
January. If you choose to file the application on-line both the
student and a parent will need to have a PIN number for their
electronic signatures. You may apply for this at any time at
www.pin.ed.gov and you will receive it through the mail within a
couple of weeks. Having your PIN number in advance will simplify the
application process in January. You will need estimated or final tax
information to complete the form. The priority filing deadline is
February 14th. The website for the filling out the FAFSA is http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
2012 - 2013 SCHOLARSHIPS & SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Please see the scholarships and special programs files in the
counseling office.
ARIZONA MILK PRODUCERS SCHOLARSHIP for seniors planning to attend an
Arizona university. Students enter weekly drawings from August
24– November 2, 2012 for the chance to receive $5000 - $10,000
in scholarships. See the scholarship file in the Counseling Office.
THE NATIONAL COLLEGE MATCH is looking for academically strong,
low-income students to match with 33 partner colleges for 4-year
scholarships. Apply to multiple colleges through one application
found at www.questbridge.org Applications are due September 28, 2012
.
FLINN SCHOLARS PROGRAM is for seniors who are in the top 5% of their
class; have a 3.5 unweighted GPA; and earned a 1300 cumulative score
on the critical reading and math sections only of the SAT or a 29
cumulative score on the ACT. This scholarship is good at the three
state universities only. See www.flinnscholars.org for details.
Deadline is October 19, 2012
UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM is for high school juniors and
seniors who are currently serving in an elected or appointed
capacity in student government, or a civic or educational
organization. Students must be a permanent resident of the US. See
Ms. Semko before September 28, 2012 if interested in this program
and the $5000 scholarship.
BAIRD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP is for seniors planning to enroll in
the Honors Program at the University of Arizona for the fall of
2013. Students must have a 3.5 GPA, valid Arizona residency, and
evidence of leadership qualities. Resume is due by October 19, 2012
to Ms. Semko.
TRICO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE WASHINGTON D.C. YOUTH TOUR is for juniors
who are dependents of Trico customers and are interested in a free
week long trip to Washington D.C. For questions visit www.trico.coop
or email mpugno@trico.coop Deadline is October 31, 2012.
THE METROPOLITAN EDUCATION COMMISSION is seeking students to serve
as a part of their Youth Advisory Council/Tucson Teen Congress that
will provide student input on policies and programs designed to
improve the quality of education throughout Pima County.
Participants will learn leadership and citizenship skills. See the
special program file for more information.
Title: AES ENGINEERS SCHOLARSHIP
Date Announced: September 20, 2011
Description: for students who answer the essay question found on
their website
How to Apply: www.aesengineers.com/scholarships
Amount: $500
Deadline: October 7, 2011
PEO STAR SCHOLARSHIP for senior girls with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Deadline November 30, 2012
PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARDS for any student involved in
community service. Deadline October 15, 2012
GATES MILLENIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM for seniors who are African
American, Native American, Asian Pacific American, or Hispanic
American with at least a 3.3 GPA.
Deadline January 16, 2013
U OF A CENTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTE for 10, 11, 12th graders. A FREE two weekend-long academic
and leadership institute on “War, Conflict Resolution, and
Reconstruction in the Modern Middle East”
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING is a FREE half-day
leadership training program for APA students. Deadline: September
16, 2012
NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM ON MEDICINE 10-day summer program
for 9, 10, 11, 12th grade students interested in learning about
careers in medicine. Deadline: September 21, 2012
AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM for high school
students who prepare an 8-10 minute oration on the assigned topic.
Deadline: January 15, 2013
BOSTON UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
for high school seniors in the top 10% of their class who are active
leaders in their schools and communities and are interested in
attending Boston University
Deadline: December 1, 2012
ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP for seniors who are US
citizens, applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership and
financial need. Deadline: December 7, 2012
PROFILES IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST For high school students, write an
essay 1000 words or less about an act of political courage by a US
official who served during or after 1956. Deadline: January 5, 2013
LIDTKE TECHNOLOGIES SCHOLARSHIP For high school students, write 1500
word or less essay on one of four given topics. Deadline: December
31, 2012
COMCAST LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP for seniors with a 2.8 or
higher GPA who demonstrate leadership abilities in school and a
strong commitment to and involvement in community service interested
in attending a non-profit college, university or
vocational/technical school. Deadline: November 7, 2012
TRICO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP for seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA who
are Trico members or dependents of Trico members who will attend
college full time in the fall. Deadline: February 10, 2013
DORRANCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM for seniors accepted to one of
Arizona’ s three universities who will be first generation
college students, and have a 3.0 with a SAT score of 1040 or ACT
score of 22 (excluding writing); must complete FAFSA early and
“estimate” your family tax information. Deadline:
February 22, 2013
COCA-COLA SCHOLARS FOUNDATION for seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who
demonstrate leadership in academics; school, community and civic
activities, and exhibit the motivation to serve and succeed.
Deadline: October 31, 2012
DR. PEPPER VIDEO SCHOLARSHIP Must be 18 yrs old, produce a 1 minute
video on how you would make an impact with your degree/education.
Deadline: November 15, 2012
DR. PEPPER PASSING SCHOLARSHIP Must be 18 yrs.old, enter online to
be chosen to throw passes through a 2’ target during a bowl
game. Deadline: November 15, 2012
